Union County Negligence Lawyers

Accidents happen every single day throughout Union County and across the State of New Jersey. Unfortunately, many of those accidents could have been prevented if the people responsible had simply taken the proper precautions. Whether it is a property owner who fails to maintain safe conditions, a company that neglects to properly train its employees, or a caregiver who fails to provide the level of attention and care that someone deserves, negligence has the potential to cause very real and very serious harm. If you or a loved one has been injured due to another party’s negligence, the Union County injury lawyers at The Mark Law Firm are here to help. Contact us for a free consultation today.

What is Negligence?

Negligence, from a legal standpoint, occurs when someone fails to exercise the level of care that a reasonably responsible person would have exercised under the same circumstances. While this may sound relatively simple, negligence can arise in many different forms and in many different environments. In many cases, the people who suffer injuries due to negligence are individuals who simply trusted that those around them would act responsibly.

When that trust is broken and someone is hurt as a result, the law allows victims to pursue financial compensation for the harm they have suffered.

When a loved one is hurt by a caregiver, whom we have placed our trust in to care for, nurture, and watch over our father, mother, grandmother, brother, or sister, and that trust turns to injury, you must contact a law firm ready to fight for you.

At The Mark Law Firm, we understand that negligence cases are not always just about physical injuries. In many situations, these cases involve emotional pain, broken trust, and circumstances that families never expected to face. That is why our legal team takes a thorough and aggressive approach when investigating negligence claims, working carefully to determine exactly what happened, who may be responsible, and how the injured party can recover compensation under New Jersey law. Some of the negligence claims we handle are as follows:

• Vehicle Maintenance Negligence: When vehicles are not properly maintained, they can become extremely dangerous. Companies and individuals who own vehicles have a responsibility to ensure that brakes, tires, steering systems, and other critical components are kept in safe working order. When that responsibility is ignored, serious accidents may occur.
• Negligent Hiring: Employers have a responsibility to carefully vet the individuals they bring into their organizations, especially when those employees will be placed in positions of trust or authority. When a company fails to conduct proper background checks or ignores warning signs about an employee’s history, it can put others at serious risk. If someone is injured because an employer hired or retained an unfit individual, that employer may be held accountable.
• Negligent Property Maintenance: Property owners are required to maintain safe conditions for those who enter their premises. When hazards such as broken stairs, poor lighting, loose railings, or unsafe walkways are left unaddressed, visitors can suffer serious injuries. In these cases, property owners who fail to properly maintain their premises may be liable for the harm that results.
• Victims of Negligent Entrustment and Care: When someone entrusts another person with the care of a vehicle, a child, an elderly family member, or a vulnerable individual, they must ensure that the person is capable of handling that responsibility. Allowing an unqualified or irresponsible individual to take on that role can lead to significant harm. Victims of negligent entrustment or inadequate care may have the right to pursue compensation for the injuries they have suffered.

Contact Our Negligence Lawyers in Union County

The Mark Law Firm is here to help you and your loved ones. We can make a difference, and we will fight for you. Contact our experienced and dedicated team of negligence lawyers now for your free consultation.